document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=113411>Question 113411</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have a problem that is not from the textbook. My teacher has assigned the following problem and we are to use applications of the quadratic formula. I don't see how to put the problem into a square in order to use the quadratic formula. Here is the problem: <BR>\n" );
document.write( "The rate of a bicyclist is 5mph faster than the rate of a runner. The bicyclist travels 12 miles in the same amount of time that it takes the runner to travel 8 miles. Find the rate of the runner.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "This is how far I got:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "12/x+5 = 8/x then, 8x - 12x +40 = 0 \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I would really appreciate any help. Thank you in advance.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Tynk\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "You do not need to use the quadratic formula to solve this linear problem. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "That is the correct two equation.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The runner runs at 10 mph, the bicyclist bikes at 15 mph.  </SPAN>\n" );
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